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-Colin Kaepernick averaged about 2 seconds between the snap and his release of the ball in the first quarter. In the second quarter, Kaepernick averaged 3.2 seconds. That was one reason the 49ers could not take advantage of favorable field position throughout the quarter.

-One difference between Kaepernick and Seattle’s Russell Wilson is Wilson’s ability to scramble and then make a play. Kaepernick can scramble, but it typically doesn’t result in a big play. Kaepernick kept himself alive in the pocket for over 4 seconds in the second quarter four times, he threw two incompletions, ran for 4 yards and went out of bounds with the ball for a loss of 2 yards.

-Strange quarter overall, the 49ers had a chance to score at least two more touchdowns with drives that started on their own 43- and 44-yardlines. Instead they didn’t get any points from these drives.

-Kaepernick had three incompletions in the quarter, but only one was poorly thrown. He blew a long ball past Kyle Williams who had a step on Sam Shields down the sidelines. He also threw an incomplete Hail Mary at the end of the quarter and had tight end Vernon Davis drop a possible 30-yard pass.

-Safety Eric Reid had a mercurial quarter. He missed two tackles but also intercepted a pass on a jump ball that was nullified because of an off-sides call on Aldon Smith

-Packers left guard Josh Sittin is the team’s best offensive linemen. Nevertheless, he was flagged three times (holding twice, one illegal hands to the face), while trying to contain Justin Smith.

-Ian Williams was in on three or four plays, including as an inside pass rusher on the nickel defense. On two run plays, Williams was knocked back about 5 yards on each play.